Distance From Gariep Dam Airport to London Heathrow Airport

The distance from Gariep Dam Airport () to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 5884 miles or 9469 kilometers or 5110 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Gariepdam ( South Africa ) to London ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gariepdam and London takes around 13 hours 31 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gariep Dam Airport, Gariepdam, South Africa to London Heathrow Airport, London, United Kingdom is 13 hours 31 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - LHR

Kilometers		9469 km
Statute Miles		5884 miles
Nautical Miles		5110 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 31 minutes

Gariep Dam Airport to London Heathrow Airport Flight Route Map - to LHR Flight Path

Location of Gariep Dam Airport & London Heathrow Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Gariepdam to London nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Gariepdam, South Africa and London, United Kingdom. .

Nonstop flight route between Gariepdam, South Africa and London, United Kingdom.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - LHR

Time difference between Gariepdam (South Africa) and London (United Kingdom) is 1 Hours.
London time is 1 Hours behind Gariepdam.

Location	Local Time
Gariepdam (South Africa)	2026-05-26, 06:47:57 SAST
London (United Kingdom)	2026-05-26, 05:47:57 BST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Gariep Dam Airport ( / FAHV) Gariepdam, South Africa

Destination

London Heathrow Airport (LHR / EGLL) London, United Kingdom